We are making history in the state of Alabama. ​When members of a community have the opportunity to collaborate, cities and towns are built.

As a dedicated economic developer and historian, Nicole Jones recognizes that Alabama is a state filled with economic opportunity and promise, and every county is a priceless treasure, encompassed with an abundance of history and heart.

Committed to excellence, Nicole Jones of Huntsville, Alabama, President of Nicole Jones Development and Nicole Jones Commercial Real Estate, provides expertise in the fields of economic development, business development, and commercial real estate. Nicole Jones believes in Alabama, legacy, history, and heart. As an Alabama historian, Jones offers a noteworthy perspective in her primary profession, economic and property development, by helping communities and companies share their history, their stories, with others.

Ms. Jones graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a Bachelor of Arts in History and holds a Master of Business Administration as well as a Master of Science in Acquisition and Contract Management from Florida Institute of Technology in Huntsville. Nicole Jones is a Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official, a designation awarded by the Alabama Planning Institute, an affiliate of the American Planning Association. Jones is presently working on a Doctorate in Theology and serves as a Liturgist at Huntsville First United Methodist Church. To lead effectively, Nicole Jones lives with a grateful heart and in total dependence on God.

In March of 2017, Economic Developer Nicole Jones became the first in Huntsville and among the first group in the state of Alabama to earn the EDAA Leadership Certification. The certification is granted by the EDAA Leadership Institute, a partnership between the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA) and Auburn University’s Government and Economic Development Institute (GEDI).

Jones utilizes her expertise to grow and sustain industries in both large and small markets throughout our state. A lifelong learner, Nicole Jones stays on the forefront of economic policy issues through professional development coursework at institutions such as the University of Alabama, EDAA Leadership Institute, Alabama Planning Institute, Urban Land Institute, and Alabama Center for Real Estate.

Being a productive member of society is an inherent component of Nicole Jones, as evidenced by her dedication to professional, civic, and philanthropic organizations as a spokesperson, board member, and corporate sponsor. Nicole Jones devoted her life to building the Huntsville community. In 2013 and 2014, Jones was recognized by The Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County for work with the I Shop Local campaign, a partnership initiative with the Small Business Administration focused on the economic development-related benefits of shopping locally for goods and services. In 2015 and 2017, Jones was a Finalist for the Russell Brown Executive Leadership Award, a tribute to the good works and generosity of the late Russell Brown, a lifetime achievement award and the highest level of honor given to business leaders for outstanding contributions to our community.

Jones is a conservative business leader and stateswoman and is a member, sponsor, holds leadership roles, and is a contributing writer and speaker for various business, political, nonprofit, educational, and community organizations. Over the years, Nicole Jones has made a concerted effort to visit communities and organizations throughout our state as a method to share best practices.

Faith, family, and building our community are Nicole Jones' Life's Work.

Legacy is an integral part of her core, and Nicole Jones instills the values of hard work and servant leadership upon her children, who often accompany her to projects and volunteer opportunities. The Jones Family promotes Huntsville as a premier city to build a life and has expanded the vision of economic prosperity led by capitalism, workforce development, and community partnerships to all of Alabama’s 67 counties.